Learning Point Associates  has assembled resources focused on taking advantage of ARRA funds to create an education system that works for all learners.

Education Recovery and Reinvestment Center is a resource at the Learning Points web site. Some of the resources at the site include the archived webinar, "Leveraging Stimulus Funds for Lasting Change" . The following panelists highlighted strategies on investing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to achieve a significant impact on teaching and learning:

• Ray Bryant, superintendent of schools, Elmira City School District, Elmira, New York
• Stephanie Federico, chief of staff, Providence Public School Department, Providence, Rhode Island, and member of the Providence mayor's Stimulus Task Force
• Peggy Hinckley, superintendent of schools, Metropolitan School District of Warren Township, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Joan Wodiska, director, Education, Early Childhood and Workforce Committee, National Governors Association, Washington, D.C.; long-term school board member

Background Information on Federal Guidance
Download PowerPoint from Education Recovery and Reinvestment Center

The newest Ohio Core outline and PowerPoint are posted at the Region 6 State Support Team website. Both of these documents can be downloaded:

New Ohio Core Outline

Ohio Core Power Point

ODE/OEC has issued Ratio Requirements (last reviewed - 4/16/09) for Ohio's Operating Standards for Ohio's Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities. The new document is posted at the EdResourcesOhio web site. View Ratio Requirements as a PDF file.

The Ohio Department of Education has developed a special webpage devoted to federal stimulus funding updates. Much of it is still under development so check it frequently for the latest information. It now appears that IDEA-B (and Title I) funds may be flowing directly to school districts but that hasn't been confirmed. The link to the stimulus update page is: http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=520 .